Lingsir Wengi is Javanese lullaby written by Sunan Kalijaga(1460-1513) often misinterpreted by locals and people in the media and entertainment industry to act as spell to summon or call upon evil specters. The myth says if it specifically targets to someone, the target will feel dizzy and later on get a nose bleed. The target then will be haunted by the evil specter to be killed brutally. On the contrary, Lingsir Wengi was meant to be a prayer to protect against demons, devils, and other evil-doers.
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Original Lyrics:
Lingsir wengi sliramu tumeking sirno
Ojo Tangi nggonmu guling
Awas jo ngetoro
Aku lagi bang wingo wingo
Jin setan kang tak utusi
Dadyo sebarang
Wojo lelayu sebet
English Translation:
As twilight fades
So shall you wither
Dwell within your chamber
Conceal yourself
For my anger is immeasurable
The Djinns and Devils I sent forth
My harbingers of death
Shall reap your soul